Russet Ridge

Russet Ridge
Model: 702
(BOXES: 701N-1, 701N-2, 702N,
Tire Swing Box & Slide Box)
Copyright © 2015 PlayNation Play Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
www.playnation.com
Please inspect and inventory all parts immediately upon accepting delivery. Use the
inventory pages in the manual to make sure you have received all necessary parts.
The quickest method to get any parts that are missing or damaged is use our “Quick
Response Center” located at:
www.playnation.com/support
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECTLY.
THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE
PLACE WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED. CHECK FOR REVISED INSTRUCTIONS AT:
http://www.playnation.com/manuals.html
PLAYNATION WARRANTY
2015
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. warrants its Lifetime™ series of swing sets to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for the lifetime of the product for above
ground structural wood components and for two years for all other components (e.g., swings, hardware,
plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.) except PlayNation's Super Scoop Slides™ and Super Tube Spiral Slides™.
PlayNation warrants its Super Scoop Slides™ and Super Tube Spiral Slides™ to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for the lifetime of the product.
PlayNation warrants its Regal™, Imperial™, and Empire™ series swing sets to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 15 years for above ground
structural wood components and for two years for all other components (e.g., swings, hardware,
plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.).
PlayNation warrants all remaining products, including but not limited to its Free Standing Swing Set, Free
Standing Tire Swing, See-Saw, Children's Picnic Table with Umbrella, Play-Zee-Bo™ and spring riders to
be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1
year. All accessories purchased separate from those included with one of our swing set packages have a
one year limited warranty.
Cosmetic imperfections and natural tendencies of wood such as peeling, splintering, warping,
seasonal checking or cracking, knots or knot holes, etc. are normal characteristics of all outdoor
wooden play equipment and are not covered by this warranty. Checks or cracks in wood components
that do not affect the intended function of the part, piece or overall swing set are not covered under
this warranty.
Wood rot or decay that develops because the product was installed in an area with poor drainage is not
covered under this warranty. Lumber that has been damaged by wood boring bees, or conditions that
develop as a result of faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty.
Fading of stain, discoloration or mold on any wood part or accessory is not covered by this warranty.
Cracks in plastic components, surface rust on hardware and chips on powder coated materials are not
considered defects in material as long as they do not affect the functionality or structural integrity of the
part or component.
It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the swing set. This includes but is not limited to staining and
sealing the lumber as needed and regular inspection to be sure all hardware is tight. Instructions for
proper maintenance can be found on PlayNation's website. Imperfections or conditions that develop
because of a failure to properly maintain the swing set are not covered by this warranty.
PLAYNATION WARRANTY
2015
PlayNation will, at its discretion, replace any above ground part within the stated warranty period that is
defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at
PlayNation's discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective
part to PlayNation. PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. • 190 Etowah Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 •
770-704-9300 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase,
including the date of purchase. In addition, within the first 30 days from the date of purchase,
PlayNation will replace any parts discovered to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed and installed
at a residential, single-family dwelling. This warranty is void if the product is used in a commercial,
institutional or multi-family setting. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or (a) products
that have been damaged by acts of God and/or nature, negligence, misuse or accident; (b) products
that have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (c) the cost of labor; or (d) the cost of
shipping any replacement product or part.
PLAYNATION DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED,
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PLAYNATION WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to the owners of the
product subsequent to the original purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so these restrictions may not be
applicable to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES
This product is recommended for use by children ages 3-11. This product is intended for residential
use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety surface such as mulch or recycled
tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from falls. Also a 6 foot safety zone should be
used around the entire play set.
As with any home project, good judgment and respect for power tools will greatly reduce the risk
of injury. PlayNation recommends you follow all tool manufacturers’ safety guidelines. Always wear
eye protection and safety gloves to prevent injury. In several phases of construction two people may
be required for lifting and securing of lumber. While the play set is being constructed, please keep
children off the equipment until the project is complete. Bolts and screw heads should be checked
regularly for tightness. The ground ladder, rope ladder, slide, swings and other areas where children
spend a majority of their playtime should be checked more frequently.
PlayNation shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries that result
from the building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is recommended anytime a play
set is being used.
WEIGHT LIMITS FOR PLAYNATION PLAYSETS
• FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT
• SWING BELT: 225 LBS.
• GLIDER SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD. UP TO 140 LBS TOTAL WEIGHT.
• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.
• FULL BUCKET SWING/ HALF BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.
• HEAVY DUTY TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 85 LBS.
• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.
• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT
• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.
• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.
• CLIMBING RAMP: 150 LBS.
• MONKEY BARS: 175 LBS.
• ALL SLIDES: 150 LBS.
PlayNation recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded. Failure to
adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the play set and injury to the
users.
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
Congratulations! You have just purchase one of the finest residential wooden swing sets available today. As
with any wooden product that spends its entire life outside, in varying elements, it is important to know what to
expect with your new swing set so that your family can enjoy it for many years.
As your swing set acclimates to its new environment, natural characteristics of the wood can show in the form
of checks, or “cracks” in the lumber. In almost all cases this is normal and it will not affect the structural
integrity of your play set and is not covered under warranty.
KEEPING YOUR PLAYSET LIKE NEW
MUST DO’s
The following owner responsibilities are crucial to the safety, integrity and aesthetic appeal of your
swing set and may affect the warranty if not adhered to.
WITHIN 60 DAYS
• Check and tighten Hex Bolts/T-nuts, Carriage Bolts/Lock-nuts, and Lag Screws within the first 60 days and
then twice annually – once before each season and then once during the season.
WITHIN 90 DAYS
• Apply a sealant or semi-transparent stain with sealant within the first 90 days of owning the swing set. If
applicable state laws allow, an oil based product will penetrate and protect the lumber better than a water
based product. Because climate conditions can vary drastically from region to region, we suggest asking the
product covering specialists at any number of specialty paint stores or home improvement centers for a
product that would work best for your local environment. ** TIP – while the set is new, take a small board from
your swing set to the store with you so they can color match the tint of the stain or sealant. Be sure to replace
the board when you get home.
SEASONAL REMINDERS
• If your area experiences regular snowfall, remove your fabric tarp/canopy to avoid stretching, sagging or
tearing of the material. Store it inside, folded up, and it will be as good as new when winter is over.
• If your area experiences extremely cold temperatures, remove swing belts and other pliable features to
prolong the lifespan of these play activities.
OTHER TIPS
• Spray swing hangers with Pam, Mazola or olive oil to stop squeaking; do not use petroleum based products
such as WD-40 or motor oil.
• To repel yellow jackets and wasps, use a cotton ball and dab interior wooden corners underneath the play set
deck with a liquid dish soap. Avoid using insecticides.
• To speed up the slide wipe the center of slide with wax paper every 2 - 3 weeks.
For additional safety and maintenance guidelines, please visit our website.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
CUSTOMER MUST READ AND RETAIN
Please go to the following links and read important SAFETY information prior
to using your new play structure.
http://www.playnation.com/safety-and-maintenance.html
http://www.playnation.com/manuals.html (Click on your specific model)
http://www.playnation.com/warranty.html
NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements
and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious injury. Please review these safety rules
regularly with your children.
WARNING:
Children must NOT use this play set until it has been
completely assembled and inspected by an adult to
ensure it has been properly installed.
PlayNation Play Systems, Inc.
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA. 30114
Model: 702
(BOXES: 701N-1, 701N-2, 702N,
Tire Swing Box and Slide Box)
REV: 2.16.2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......……...........................Pages 3-6
Leveling Fort, General Information and Definitions............................................Pages 6-8
How to Install T-Nuts, Board Identification, Predrill Lag Screw Directions and
Swing Beam Loading........................................................................................Pages 9-13
Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents......………………………........Pages 14-15
Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists……………………………….....Pages 16-27
Assembling the Ladder…………………………………..………...…..................... Steps 1-3
Assembling the Rock Wall.................................................................................. Steps 4-6
Framing the play set…………………………..…………………………..……...... Steps 7-15
Installing Rock Wall Boards……………………....……………….…………...…...... Step 16
Installing Tarp Boards and the Deck…………...…..……..……...….……......... Steps 17-23
Swing Beam Assembly……………………..……............................................. Steps 24-30
Tire Swing, Completing Rock Wall…….……………………..……................… Steps 31-33
Installing the Rope Ladder…...……………………….………........................... Steps 34-35
Mounting Slide………………………………………………….......................…........ Step 36
Securing Tarp……………...…………………………….…....................................... Step 37
Attaching Steering Wheel, Telescope and Safety Handles….....………......... Steps 38-40
Hanging Swings, Tic Tac Toe, Name Plate…………......…….…….……......... Steps 41-44
Flag Kits…………………………………………………………………….......………. Step 45
Ground Stakes……………....……………….................................................……... Step 46
PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!
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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:
NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the
following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious
or fatal injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your
children.
• This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not
exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated floor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight
of 425 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 7 occupants who have a
combined weight of 1225. (This weight does not include any picnic table area(s).)
• On-site adult supervision is required.
• Teach children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or
other moving playground equipment.
• Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings
• Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing
beam, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
• Teach children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.
• Teach children not to push empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious
injury.
• Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
• Teach children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
• Teach children to always go down slides feet first. Never slide headfirst.
• Teach children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.
• Teach children to never run up a slide, as this increases their chances of falling.
• The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-fitting shoes. Loose
clothing such as scarves and ponchos should not be worn. Always take off, tie up or
tuck in cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. These things can get caught on
playground equipment and strangle a child.
• Teach children not to climb when the equipment is wet.
• Teach children to never jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder,
ramp or slide.
• Teach children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars or swing beam.
• Teach children to never crawl on top of a fort roof or on the outside of a tube slide.
• Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends
and that they cannot be looped around an adult hand.
• Teach children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically
designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline,
pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
• Teach children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.
• Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.
• Teach children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on the
playgound equipment.
• Teach children to NEVER look at the sun or other bright light through any accessory
such as but not limited to a telescope, periscope or binoculars.
WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set until it has been
completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure it has been
properly installed and the swing beam legs are anchored.
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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:
(continued)
Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions are noted,
they should be removed, corrected, or repaired immediately to prevent injuries.
• Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections.
• Exposed equipment footings.
• Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots.
• Splinters, large cracks, and decayed wood components.
• Deterioration and corrosion on structural components, which connect to the ground.
• Missing or damaged equipment components, such as handholds, guardrails, swing seats.
• Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season and tighten as required.
(But not so tight that you crack the wood) We recommend you check the swing beam and
hardware often due to wood expansion and contraction. It is particularly important that this
procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.
• Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below
32°F. Reinstall swings and other swing equipment at the beginning of the usage season.
• Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
• Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain
they are in place. Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning
of each new season.
• Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of
deterioration. Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed cracks in the
plastic seats. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is
found. Contact us for warranted replacement parts.
• Swing chains, rings, ropes, etcetera should always be fastened to a rotating swing hanger.
NEVER attach a chain, ring, rope, etcetera to a stationary hanger such as but not limited to an
eye bolt. Severe wear could occur leading to an injury.
• For rusted areas on metallic members such as monkey bars, hand supports brackets, etc.;
sand and repaint, using a non lead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 C.F.R. Part
1303. These requirements are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/
• Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in the dry season
causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe playing
environment. If you are treating your play set with stain regularly, it will help prevent severe
checking/splitting and other weather damage.
• Once or twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type of
protection (sealant) to the wood of your unit. Prior to the application of sealant, lightly sand any
“rough” spots on your set. Please note this is a requirement of your warranty.
• Creating and maintaining the play set on a level location is very important. As your children
play, your play set will slowly dig its way into the soil, and it is very important that it settles
evenly. Make sure the play set is level and true once each year or at the beginning of each play
season.
• Twice a month during the usage season rake the playground protective surfacing materials to
prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths. Replace the protective surfacing materials
as required.
• Disposal Instructions: When the play set is no longer desired, it should be disassembled and
disposed of in such away that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time the play set is
discarded.
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Play Set Surfacing Recommendations:
Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) offers from its Handbook for Public Playground Safety. The guide
can be downloaded in full at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf
1. Protective Surfacing - Since almost 60% of all injuries are caused by falls to the
ground, protective surfacing under and around all playground equipment is the most
critical safety factor on playgrounds.
Certain manufactured synthetic surfaces also are acceptable; however, test data on
shock absorbing performance should be requested from the manufacturer.
Asphalt and concrete are unacceptable. They do not have any shock absorbing
properties. Similarly, grass and turf should not be used. Their ability to absorb shock
during a fall can be reduced considerably through wear and environmental conditions.
Certain loose-fill surfacing materials are acceptable. Surfacing materials are acceptable,
such as the types and depths shown in the table.
Fall Heights and Materials
Type Of Material
6 in. depth
9 in. depth
12 in. depth
Double-Shredded bark mulch
Wood Chips
Fine Sand
6’ Fall Height
6’ Fall Height
5’ Fall Height
10’ Fall Height
7’ Fall Height
5’ Fall Height
11’ Fall Height
12’ Fall Height
9’ Fall Height
Shredded Tires*
Fine Gravel
10-12’ Fall Height
6’ Fall Height
N/A
7’ Fall Height
N/A
10’ Fall Height
*This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6-inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples
produced by four manufacturers. The tests reported critical heights, which varied from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet. It is
recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective surface request test data from the supplier showing the
critical height of the material when it was tested in accordance with ASTM F1292.
It should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what
surfacing material is used.
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2. Fall Zones - A fall zone, covered with a protective surfacing material, is essential
under and around equipment where a child might fall. This area should be free of other
equipment and obstacles onto which a child might fall. Stationary climbing equipment
and slides should have a fall zone extending a Minimum of 6’ in all directions from the
perimeter of the equipment.
Swings should have a fall zone extending a minimum of 6’ from the outer edge of the
support structure on each side. The fall zone in front and back of the swing should
extend out a minimum distance of twice the height of the swing as measured from the
ground to the top of the swing support structure.
LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY
• Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort. {i.e. four corner posts with
base (sand box boards) and deck supports}
• Position in the most level area chosen for the play set, keeping in mind the location
and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc. that extend off the fort.
• Once the frame is in the final position, check for vertical and horizontal levelness to
determine which side(s) will need to be dug into the ground to level the play set.
• With a shovel, score the ground around the outside edges of the sandbox boards on
the ‘high’ side of the fort. This is the area that will be dug in. Make sure to score deep
enough; the scored lines will be your digging template.
• Push the frame off and away from the scored area, far enough to dig and remove dirt
to reach the appropriate depth.
• Dig a channel along the scored line(s) for the base of the fort (corner post and
sandbox boards) to rest into. Dig the channel(s) to the same level depth. The bottom
of the channel(s) should be level to each other so your frame doesn’t teeter or rock
because the channel(s) are uneven.
• Once you have removed enough grass and dirt, slide/push the frame into the
channel(s). Place a level on the vertical and horizontal boards of the frame to determine
if enough soil, or too much, was removed.
• Repeat this process until the basic frame is plumb and level and in its final position
before completing the rest of the assembly.
• Measure to make sure fort is square.
Important: if you require a channel depth of more than 6”, then we
recommend you have your play set area professionally graded before
completing assembly.
Example Play area:
Side View of
Playset Frame
(Grade is the
Slanted Line)
The diagonal measurements should be the
same from corner post to
corner post. If not, adjust
corner posts so that the
distance is equal.
= Area to be scored and
channeled for levelness
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General Info to Review Before Installation
• Depending on your experience, assembly of the playset can take as little as 6 hours
up to 24 hours, depending on size, after inventory of parts; therefore, we recommend
you set aside a full two days for assembly.
• Identify all of the parts for your play set. Empty each box and lay out boards so you
can see each part. Your instruction book will have detailed drawings that will make it
easy for you to recognize individual parts. Keep all hardware and metal parts separate
from wooden pieces.
• After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make sure
there are no broken boards.
• Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid surface
so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and familiarize you
with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.
• Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as knots, surface cracks, etc…
We reject parts that are structurally defective. We use a high quality lumber in our
structures; however, you should inspect each part for splinters or rough spots and sand
them smooth to prevent injury.
• After familiarizing yourself with all of the components, read all instructions thoroughly.
Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand the
installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.
• Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each bolt and screw.
• Never tighten hardware completely at first. It helps to have some adjustment for bolt
alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square, tighten
each joint.
• After the main unit is assembled it is critical that the floor is level and square. If the
main frame is not level, the walls and floor will be out of square.
• After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and every
board is secure. Wood will expand and contract with the seasons.
• Place the set on level ground, not less than 6 feet from any structure or obstruction
such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical
wires.
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This page is a list of definitions and explanations used throughout our
instructions to aid you in the assembly of your play set.
Offset Holes- Throughout the installation procedures we will refer to parts with offset
holes. This refers to the orientation of the holes on the board. An offset hole is one that
is closer to one side than it is the other or in other words, it is not centered on the board.
In the procedures you will be instructed to attach the boards with the holes offset up or
with the holes offset down. This refers to which side of the board the hole/holes should
be closer to. Offset holes up= hole/holes will be closer to the top of the board. Offset
holes down= hole/holes will be closer to the bottom of the board. Note: some parts do
not have offset holes, but instead the holes are on center. Therefore there will not be
any reference on how to offset these parts.
EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP
EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN
Counter-sunk holes - Many of the parts that will be used have counter-sunk holes. A
counter-sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a through hole, but does not extend
through the wood it’s self. When using a counter-sunk hole the bolt will be inserted
through the through hole and either the head of the bolt and washer or nut and washer
will occupy the counter sunk hole.
Counter-Sunk Hole
Through Hole
Lag Screws- Lag screws are used in the construction of our play sets to enhance
the structural integrity of the unit. There will not be predrilled holes in the post for lag
screw installation. Lag screws are self-tapping, though if you are using a manual socket
wrench it may be advantageous to pre-drill a hole first. Instructions for this are provided
on a separate page in the front of the manual. Be sure to tighten the lags completely
when driving them in by hand. Power tools such as a heavy duty impact driver or large
power drill should have enough torque to drive in the lag screws, but make sure not to
over tighten as this can cause the threads to “strip out” in the post.
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Common Installation Practice Installing T-nuts
When installing T-nuts into the wood, use a smooth faced hammer to set the face of the
T-nut flush into the wood.
Corner Post
T-nut
This picture shows the T-nut inserted
and installed flush to the wood.
Flush (Correct)
Insert the barrel of the T-nut into the
predrilled hole. Using a smooth faced
hammer, drive the T-nut until the face
of the T-nut is flush to the wood.
This picture shows an end view of the T-nut
installed flush to the wood.
WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP
OF THE T-NUT INTO THE
FACE OF THE WOOD
Cross Section end view, you are looking at an X-ray view
of the post and T-nut. The barrel of the T-nut is in the
corner post the line is the face of the wood.
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HOW A T-NUT WORKS
THE FIRST STEP IN OUR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IS TO INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE CORNER
POSTS. A T-NUT IS A FASTENER WHICH IS THREADED ON THE INSIDE AND IT FUNCTIONS
JUST LIKE A STANDARD HEX NUT. YOU INSERT THE T-NUTS INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLES IN
THE CORNER POSTS.
THE T-NUT HAS A BARREL SHAPED END WHICH GOES INTO THE HOLE IN THE CORNER POST.
THE T-NUT ALSO HAS AN FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH. THE TEETH PENETRATE INTO THE
CORNER POST WOOD TO PREVENT THE T-NUT FROM SPINNING WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE
HEX HEAD BOLT.
SHOWN BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE T-NUT IS HAMMERED INTO THE CORNER POST ON THE
BACK SIDE. THE BOARD IS BEING ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CORNER POST.
CORNER POST
BOARD YOU
ARE ATTACHING
TO CORNER POST.
T-NUT
FLANGE
IS HERE.
HEX HEAD BOLT
WASHER
CORNER POST
T-NUT
A
CROSS SECTION VIEW
OF BOARD, CORNER
POST AND FASTENERS.
WASHER
BACK SIDE OF
CORNER POST
T-NUT DETAILS
BOARD YOU ARE
ATTACHING TO
CORNER POST.
FLANGE
SHAPED END
WITH TEETH
TEETH
FRONT SIDE OF
CORNER POST
HEX HEAD BOLT
THREADS ON
INSIDE OF
BARREL .
BARREL
SHAPED
END GOES
INTO HOLE IN
CORNER POST.
DETAIL A
SCALE 2 : 1
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BOARD IDENTIFICATION
1. On the end of each board there should be a small white tag that is stapled into place.
2. This white identifcation tag displays the thickness, width, length and an abbreviated
description of the part.
Example: a tag reads "2-4-3600-BPB"
•
The 2 is the thickness of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 11/2" for the thickness. We "remill" that lumber to 1-3/8" thick.
•
The 4 is the width of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 31/2" for the width. We "remill" that lumber to 3-3/8" wide.
Note: sometimes the width will be smaller than 3-3/8" because:
A) We need the width of the part to fit into a certain area of the play set.
B) We need the designation to be simple.
•
The 3600 is the length of the board. It means the board is 36 inches long. If the code
were 3625 then the board is 36-1/4" in length.
•
The "BPB" abbreviation stands for "Bottom Panel Board". The wood part bill of materials
in the instructions has a description which will match the abbreviation closely.
•
In the event that there is no tag on a wood part measure the part then:
A)Use the measurements and compare them to the wood list at the front of the
instructions to identify it.
B)Look at the holes on the wood part and compare them to the pictures in the wood
list.
C)Look to see if the holes are centered or if they are offset up or offset down.
This should help you identify any parts that have missing tags. In the event that you
cannot identify a board please email us for assistance.
36" LENGTH
3
18"
THICKNESS
2-4-3600-BPB
3
3 8 " WIDTH
TAG
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PRE-DRILL LAG SCREW DIRECTIONS
Pre-drilling holes for lag screws will make it easier to drive the screws in by hand.
"Jobber" length drill bits are available in sizes that are longer than standard drill bits and
those are ideal for the job. When using the drill bit you will have to "spot" drill the post
and then remove the board you are attaching to finish drilling the hole.
Pay attention to the DIAMETER of the lag screw you are installing. Your playset may
come with two different diameter lag screws. Each diameter will require a different size
drill bit. When installing lag screws DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
LAG SCREW DIAMETER
DRILL BIT SIZE
5/16" DIAMETER
9/64"
3/8" DIAMETER
11/64"
Corner Post
2 x 4 board
Example: 3/8" diameter x 3-1/2" lag screw
This would be like the 2 x 4 board installation shown
below. Place the board into position. Spot Drill through
the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with
an 11/64" drill bit. Remove the 2 x 4 board. Continue
to drill the holes to a total depth of 2-5/16" as shown at
the right. Install the 2 x 4 board.
7
3 16 "
5
2 16 "
Example 5/16" diameter x 3-1/2" lag screw
This would be like the 2 x 4 board installation shown
below. Place the board into position. Spot Drill through
the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with
an 9/64" drill bit. Remove the 2 x 4 board. Continue to
drill the holes to a total depth of 2-5/16" as shown at
the right. Install the 2 x 4 board.
Example 3/8" diameter x 5" lag screw
This would be like the 4 x 4 board
installation shown below. Place the
board into position. Spot drill through the
holes in the 4 x 4 board into the corner
posts with an 11/64" drill bit. Remove the
4 x 4 board. Continue to drill the holes to
a total depth of 2-13/16" as shown at the
right. Install the 4 x 4 board.
Corner Post
4 x 4 board
Corner Post
Corner post
13
2 16 "
2 x 4 board
4 x 4 board
15
4 16 "
12
SWING BEAM LOADING
Weight Limits for Accessories:
The weight limit for a Swing Belt is 225 lbs. (Although 150lbs is the maximum recommended
swinging weight capacity for the swing position.)
The weight limit for a Trapeze Bar is 125 lbs.
Maximum Allowable swinging weight for a three position swing:
1) The maximum allowable swinging weight at each Swing Belt position is 150 lbs.
2) The maximum allowable swinging weight at the Trapeze position is 125 lbs.
3) The MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 lbs.
MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 LBS.
150 LBS MAX
SWINGING WEIGHT
125 LBS MAX
SWINGING WEIGHT
150 LBS MAX
SWINGING WEIGHT
THIS END
OF SWING
BEAM IS
ATTACHED
TO PLAY SET.
TRAPEZE BAR
SWING BELT
SWING BELT
REV A: 8/29/2012
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Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general
701_702 -process
Tarp Roof
Overhead
construction
of your
new playset with
beforeDimensions
getting started.
Playset Height: 11'
Deck Height: 5'
Swing Beam Height:7'-11-1/2"
Deck: 4' x 6'
SITE PLAN:
13
20'-4 16 "
6'-2"
9'-0"
4'-0"
Rock Wall
3
7'-3 4 "
7
9'-9 8 "
11
11'-8 16 "
Trapeze Bar (1)
1
4'-10 8 "
Wave Slide
Swing Belts (2)
Dual Ladder
Rope
Ladder
4'-0"
8'-1"
Playset height: 11 feet
Deck height: 5 feet
Swing Beam Height: 7 feet -11-1/2 inches
Deck Size: 4 feet x 6 feet
Approximate assembly time: 8-12 hours
(6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended
14
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided)
___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/8”, 9/64”, 11/64”
___ ½” Wrench and Socket
___ ½” Deep Well Socket
___ 9/16” Deep Well Socket
___ 9/16” Wrench and Socket
___ Level
___ Tape Measure
___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill)
___ Hammer
___ Pencil
___ Locking Pliers (Vise Grips)
___ Shovel
KIT CONTENTS
Swings, Slides, Accessories:
___ (Qty ) Description
___ (1) Wiki Wave Slide
___ (2) Swingbelt w/ Chains
___ (1) Trapeze Swing w/Chains
___ (1) Telescope
___ (1) Tire Swing
___ (1) Tic Tac Toe
___ (1) Steering Wheel
___ (4) Metal Safety Handles
___ (1) Tarp
___ (10) Rock Wall Grips (assorted colors)
___ (2) Flag Kit
Fort Hardware:
see following pages
Swing Beam Hardware:
see following pages
Wood Components:
see following pages
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#8 X 2"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 125
9
#8 X 2-1/2"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 92
#14 X 1-1/4"
PAN HEAD SCREW
QTY: 20
#8 X 3"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 4
8
#10 X 3-1/2"
WOOD SCREW
QTY: 15
7
6
5/16" TEE NUT
QTY: 24
3/8" LOCK NUT
QTY: 21
5
4
TORQUE WASHER
QTY: 19
3
3/8" X 1-1/8"
BLACK PLASTIC
PLUG
QTY: 4
3/8" WASHER
QTY: 72
2
1
5/16 X 6"
HEX BOLT
QTY: 12
5/16 X 4"
HEX BOLT
QTY: 12
1/4" WASHER
QTY: 8
5/16" WASHER
QTY: 24
USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN
ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.
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3/8" X 5"
3/8" X 3-1/2"
HEX LAG SCREW HEX LAG SCREW
QTY: 14
QTY: 37
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
#2 SQUARE
BIT
QTY: 1
2
1
3/8" x 7"
3/8 x 9"
CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT
QTY: 16
QTY: 1
3/8" x 5-1/2"
CARRIAGE BOLT
QTY: 2
3/8" x 3-1/2"
CARRIAGE BOLT
QTY: 2
PLASTIC
BOLT CAP
QTY: 21
USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN
ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.
17
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
2 X 2 X 10-5/8"
TIC TAC TOE BOARD
2-2-1063-TTTB
2 X 4 X 24"
ROPE LADDER STEP
QTY.
2
2-4-2400-RLST
7
2 X 4 X 30-3/4"
BOTTOM PANEL
BOARD
1
2-4-3075-BPB
2 X 4 X 54-1/2"
TARP BOARD
2-4-5450-TB
2 X 4 X 58"
REAR BOTTOM
PANEL BOARD
2
1
2-4-5800-RBPB
2 X 4 X 58"
ROCK WALL
SUPPORT
1
2-4-5800-RWS
2 X 4 X 70"
SWING LEG
CROSS
MEMBER
1
2-4-7000-SLCM
2 X 6 X 20-1/2"
LADDER STEP
2-6-2050-LS
5
18
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
2 X 6 X 41-1/4"
DECK SPACER
2-6-4125-DS
2 X 6 X 50-3/4"
DECK BOARD
2-6-5075-DB
2 X 6 X 78-3/4"
INNER FORT
SUPPORT
QTY.
4
9
2
2-6-7875-IFS
2 X 6 X 79-1/4"
OUTER FORT
SUPPORT
2
2-6-7925-OFS
2
4 X 4 X 16"
ANGLE
SUPPORT
LEFT
(LEFT AND
RIGHT)
4-4-1600-ASLS
4-4-1600-ASRS RIGHT
2
4 X 4 X 55"
ROCK WALL
ROPE SUPPORT
1
4-4-5500-RWRS
4 X 4 X 68-3/4"
LADDER
CENTER
4-4-6875-LC
1
19
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
4 X 4 X 70"
TIRE SWING
SUPPORT
QTY.
1
4-4-7000-TSS
4 X 4 X 74"
ROCK WALL
BOTTOM
SUPPORT
1
4-4-7400-RWBS
4 X 4 X 80-1/4"
LADDER LEFT
SIDE
1
4-4-8025-LLS
4 X 4 X 80-1/4"
LADDER RIGHT
SIDE
1
4-4-8025-LRS
4 X 4 X 80-1/4"
ROCK WALL
SIDE
2
4-4-8025-RWS
4 X 4 X 88"
ROPE LADDER
SUPPORT
1
4-4-8800-RLS
4 X 4 X 97"
ROPE LADDER
RUNNER
4-4-9700-RLR
1
20
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
4 X 4 X 108"
SWING LEG
4-4-10800-SL
4 X 4 X 120"
SIDE RAIL
4-4-12000-SR
4 X 4 X 120"
SWING BEAM
SIDE RAIL
QTY.
2
1
1
4-4-12000-SBSR
4 X 6 X 108"
SWING BEAM
4-6-10800-SB
5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2"
PANEL SLAT
1
125-4-2850-PS
9
5/4 X 6 X 48"
BOTTOM ROCK
WALL BOARD
1
125-6-4800-BRWB
5/4 X 6 X 48"
ROCK WALL
BOARD
125-6-4800-RWB
11
21
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
2 X 4 X 48"
CENTER TARP
BOARD
1
2-4-4800-CTB
EXTRA HOLE 4 X 4 X 40-1/2"
FOR FRONT CORNER POST
POSTS
FRONT/REAR
4-4-4050-CPF
4-4-4050-CPR
4 X 4 X 70"
CENTER POST
4-4-7000-CP
2
2
2
22
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
10' WAVE
SLIDE
1
03-0013
FLAG KIT
09-1014
GROUND
STAKES
(PAIR)
2
1pr
07-0016-P
SWING
W/CHAINS
04-0002
2
TRAPEZE
BAR
W/CHAINS
04-0006
1
23
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
SWING
PLATE
11-5002
CLIMBING
ROCKS
(07-0008 is a
pkg of 5)
A-FRAME
SWING
LEG
BRACKET
QTY.
1
10
ROCKS
1
11-5010
701N HARDWARE BOX
HARDWARE
BOXES
11-0073
1
24
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
IRON
DUCTILE
SWING
HANGER
6
11-4012
TELESCOPE
07-0001
13' ROPE
15'
ROPE
LADDER
ROPES
1
1
3
25
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
TIRE SWING
1
04-0014
SPRING
CLIP
11-4003
TIRE
SWIVEL
11-4010
TIC TAC TOE
PANEL
07-0010
9
1
1
26
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
TARP
1
05-0005
STEERING
WHEEL
07-0004
LADDER
RUNG
1-5/16" X
21-1/2"
1
5
11-5106
SAFETY
HANDLE
08-0001
4
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STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE LADDER
1: START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" LADDER SIDES. THE SIDES SHOULD BE POSITIONED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS
THE FIVE HOLES AND THE FIVE CHANNELS ON THE INSIDE TO FACE EACH OTHER, AND THE ANGLED ENDS SHOULD
BE FACING THE SAME WAY. IT SHOULD ALSO BE NOTED THAT THERE ARE TWO 3/8" HOLES JUST ABOVE THE FIVE
LADDER RUNG HOLES AND CHANNELS.
2: LAY THE LEFT LADDER SIDE ON THE GROUND AND PLACE THE FIVE 2 X 6 X 20-1/2" LADDER STEPS INSIDE THE
CHANNELS. ATTACH WITH 3-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. LEAVE THE LADDER SIDE ON THE GROUND WITH THE LADDER
STEPS STICKING UP. YOU MAY HAVE TO USE A RUBBER MALLET TO INSERT STEPS.
3: THE CHANNELS ON THE 4 X 4 X 68-3/4" LADDER CENTER WILL MATCH UP WITH THE LADDER STEPS INSTALLED IN
THE PREVIOUS STEP. ATTACH THE LADDER CENTER TO THE LADDER STEPS USING A 3-1/2" WOOD SCREW IN EACH
BOARD, STARTING THE SCREW FROM INSIDE EACH COUNTERBORE (THE HOLES WHERE THE METAL RUNGS WILL BE
INSTALLED) IN THE LADDER CENTER.
4: THE 1-5/16" X 21-1/2" METAL LADDER RUNGS WILL INSTALL IN THE COUNTERBORES OF THE LADDER CENTER. YOU
MAY NEED TO USE A RUBBER MALLET TO INSERT THE RUNGS
5: TAKE THE OTHER LADDER SIDE BOARD AND LINE UP THE LADDER RUNG HOLES WITH THE METAL LADDER RUNGS
PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. IF THE RUNGS CAN SPIN, USE 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS TO SECURE. DRIVE THE SCREWS INTO
THE LADDER SIDES AT AN ANGLE, FROM THE BACK SIDE. NOTE: DO NOT COMPLETE THIS STEP UNTIL ENTIRE FORT IS
ASSEMBLED.
6: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES JUST ABOVE THE LADDER RUNGS AND STEPS. THE HOLE CLOSEST TO THE RUNGS
WILL GET A T-NUT ON THE OUTSIDE, AND THE HOLE JUST ABOVE IT WILL GET A T-NUT ON THE INSIDE.
4 X 4 X 80-1/4"
LADDER LEFT SIDE
IF THE RUNGS ARE NOT SECURE/SPIN IN THE HOLES;
USE A 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW TO SECURE. DRIVE
SCREWS IN AT AN ANGLE AND FOR BETTER
RESULTS, INTO THE SIDE SHOWN. (TO KEEP HIDDEN)
2-1/2" WOOD
SCREW
T-NUT
2 x 6 x 20-1/2"
LADDER STEP
4 X 4 X 80-1/4"
LADDER RIGHT SIDE
1-5/16" X 21-1/2"
LADDER RUNG
DO NOT COMPLETE THIS
STEP UNTIL ENTIRE FORT
HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED
CROSS SECTION SHOWING
WOOD SCREWS PINCHING
THE LADDER RUNGS INTO
PLACE.
4 X 4 X 68-3/4"
LADDER CENTER
28
STEP 2: ATTACHING THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER
1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 97" ROPE LADDER RUNNER. TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE ROUNDED EDGE ON THE 7/8" HOLES
ON THE END OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER.
2: LINE UP THE TWO 3/8" PILOT HOLES ON THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ON THE
LADDER SIDE PIECES. THE COUNTERSUNK HOLES OF THE LADDER ASSEMBLY WILL FACE OUTWARDS.
3: FIND TWO T-NUTS, AND SET WITH A HAMMER ON THE EXPOSED 3/8" HOLES OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER.
4: FASTEN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO THE LADDER ASSEMBLY WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS
THROUGH THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES OF THE LADDER SIDES AND INTO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE ROPE LADDER
RUNNER. ATTACH THE LADDER CENTER TO THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER USING ONE 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREW AND ONE
3/8" WASHER.
LADDER SIDES
LADDER
CENTER
3/8" x 5"
LAG SCREW
T-NUT
3/8" WASHER
4 X 4 X 97"
ROPE LADDER RUNNER
T-NUT
5/16" WASHER
5/16" X 6"
HEX BOLT
COUNTERSUNK
HOLE
ROUNDED EDGE
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STEP 3: INSTALLING ANGLE SUPPORTS
1: MAKE SURE THE LADDER ASSEMBLY IS SQUARE. FIND TWO 4 X 4 X 16" ANGLE SUPPORTS.
2: PLACE THE ANGLE SUPPORTS ON THE LADDER ASSEMBLY SO THAT THE ANGLED END RESTS AGAINST THE
LADDER SIDES, AND THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLE ON THE FLAT END FACES OUT. CENTER THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES
ON THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS BEFORE ATTACHING.
3: FASTEN THE ANGLED END TO THE LADDER SIDE WITH ONE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW WITH A 3/8" WASHER.
4: FASTEN THE FLAT END TO THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER WITH ONE 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW WITH A 3/8" WASHER.
5: REPEAT STEPS 2-4 TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE LADDER ASSEMBLY.
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
4 X 4 X 16"
ANGLE SUPPORT
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 5"
LAG SCREW
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STEP 4: ASSEMBLING THE ROCK WALL
1: START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" ROCK WALL SIDES. THE SIDES SHOULD BE POSITIONED IN A MANNER THAT
ALLOWS THE ANGLED ENDS TO FACE THE SAME WAY. IT SHOULD ALSO BE NOTED THAT THERE ARE TWO 3/8"
HOLES JUST BELOW THE ANGLED ENDS.
2: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES JUST BELOW THE ANGLED ENDS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL GET A T-NUT ON THE
OUTSIDE, AND THE TOP HOLES WILL GET A T-NUT ON THE INSIDE.
3: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 74" ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT. LINE UP THE 3/8" PILOT HOLES ON THE ROCK WALL
BOTTOM SUPPORT TO THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ON THE ROCK WALL SIDES.
4: FIND TWO T-NUTS, AND SET WITH A HAMMER ON THE EXPOSED 3/8" HOLES OF THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM
SUPPORT.
5: FASTEN THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16"
WASHERS THROUGH THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND INTO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE
ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT.
T-NUT
4 X 4 X 80-1/4"
ROCK WALL SIDE
5/16" WASHER
4 X 4 X 74"
ROCK WALL
BOTTOM SUPPORT
T-NUT
5/16 X 6"
HEX BOLT
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STEP 5: ASSEMBLING THE ROCK WALL
1: MEASURE 67" FROM THE BOTTOM OF EACH OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND MARK THIS LOCATION.
2: BEFORE INSTALLING BOARDS, MAKE SURE THAT THE ROCK WALL SIDES ARE SQUARE TO THE ROCK WALL
BOTTOM SUPPORT. ONCE THE ROCK WALL SIDES ARE SQUARE, LAY THE 5/4 X 6 X 48" ROCK WALL BOARD ON THE
ROCK WALL SIDES WITH THE TOP OF THE BOARD PLACED AT THE 67" MARK PREVIOUSLY MADE. ATTACH WITH TWO
2" WOOD SCREWS PER SIDE.
5/4 X 6 X 48"
ROCK WALL BOARD
2" WOOD SCREW
67"
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STEP 6: INSTALLING ANGLE SUPPORTS
1: MAKE SURE THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY IS SQUARE. FIND TWO 4 X 4 X 16" ANGLE SUPPORTS.
2: PLACE THE ANGLE SUPPORTS ON THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY SO THAT THE ANGLED END RESTS AGAINST THE
ROCK WALL SIDES, AND THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLE ON THE FLAT END FACES OUT. CENTER THE COUNTER-SUNK
HOLES ON THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS BEFORE ATTACHING.
3: FASTEN THE ANGLED END TO THE ROCK WALL SIDE WITH ONE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW WITH A 3/8" WASHER.
4: FASTEN THE FLAT END TO THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT WITH ONE 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW WITH A 3/8"
WASHER.
5: REPEAT STEPS 2-4 TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY.
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
4 X 4 X 16"
ANGLE SUPPORT
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 5"
LAG SCREW
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STEP 7: INSTALLING OUTER FORT SUPPORTS
1: FIND THE TWO 2 X 6 X 79-1/4" OUTER FORT SUPPORTS. THE EASIEST WAY TO DIFFERENTIATE THE OUTER SUPPORTS
FROM THE INNER SUPPORTS IS TO LOOK FOR THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES AT 12-1/4" FROM EACH END. THE TWO
BOARDS WITH THE HOLES CLOSEST TO THE BOTTOM (LONGER) SIDE ARE THE OUTER FORT SUPPORTS, THE BOARDS
WITH THE HOLES CLOSEST TO THE TOP (SHORTER) SIDE ARE THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS.
2: LAY THE LADDER ASSEMBLY AND ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY FLAT ON THE GROUND, AND LINE UP THE 3/8" HOLE
CLOSEST TO THE TOP WITH THE TOP HOLE OF THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT.
3: ATTACH THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT TO THE LADDER AND ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY WITH 5/16 X 4" HEX BOLTS AND
5/16" WASHERS.
4: REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 TO FASTEN THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FORT.
5: WITH HELP, LIFT UP THE LADDER ASSEMBLY AND ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY SO THAT THE LADDER SIDES AND ROCK
WALL SIDES ARE FLUSH TO THE ANGLED SIDES OF THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT.
POSITION OF LADDER AND ROCK WALL
ASSEMBLIES (SEE SUB-STEP 2)
5/16" WASHER
5/16 X 4"
HEX BOLT
2 X 6 X 79-1/4"
OUTER FORT SUPPORT
FINAL POSITION OF FRAME
34
STEP 8: INSTALLING INNER FORT SUPPORTS
1: FIND THE TWO 2 X 6 X 78-3/4" INNER FORT SUPPORTS.
2: LINE UP THE 3/8" HOLE CLOSEST TO THE BOTTOM WITH THE BOTTOM HOLE OF THE INNER FORT SUPPORT.
3: ATTACH THE INNER FORT SUPPORT TO THE LADDER ASSEMBLY WITH 5/16 X 4" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.
4: REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 TO FASTEN THE INNER FORT SUPPORT TO THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY.
5/16" WASHER
5/16 X 4"
HEX BOLT
2 X 6 X 78-3/4"
INNER FORT SUPPORT
NOTE:
EACH "LEG" HAS TWO HOLES IN IT.
THE TOP HOLE IS FASTENED TO THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT.
THE BOTTOM HOLE IS FASTENED TO THE INNER FORT SUPPORT.
EACH FORT SUPPORT WILL NOT LINE UP WITH TWO HOLES IN THE LEGS.
THE SECOND HOLE IN EACH END OF THE FORT SUPPORT WILL FASTEN
TO THE LEGS WITH A LAG SCREW IN STEP 15.
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STEP 9: INSTALLING T-NUTS ON CORNER POSTS
1: FIND FOUR 4 X 4 X 40-1/2" CORNER POSTS.
2: USING THE DIAGRAM BELOW, INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE APPROPRIATE HOLES. PLACE T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES OF
THE CORNER POST AND SET WITH A HAMMER.
3: THE CORNER POSTS ARE SHOWN RELEVANT TO THEIR ORIENTATION ON THE UNIT.
CORNER POST REAR
2
CORNER POST FRONT
3
1
4
5/16" T-NUT
IF YOUR POST
HAS A HOLE
HERE THEN PUT A
DAB OF CLEAR
SILICONE ON A
BLACK PLASTIC
PLUG AND FILL
THIS HOLE ON
BOTH SIDES.
IF YOUR POST
HAS A HOLE
HERE THEN PUT A
DAB OF CLEAR
SILICONE ON A
BLACK PLASTIC
PLUG AND FILL
THIS HOLE ON
BOTH SIDES.
4 X 4 X 40-1/2"
CORNER POST
COUNTERBORES
SHOULD FACE
EACH OTHER.
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STEP 10: INSTALLING CORNER POSTS
1: TAKE THE CORNER POSTS WITH THE T-NUTS INSTALLED FROM THE PREVIOUS STEP AND ARRANGE THE POSTS IN
THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. (SHOWN BELOW WITH NUMBERS TO REFERENCE THE PREVIOUS STEP).
2: THE CORNER POSTS SHOULD BE ORIENTED WITH THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES FACING TOWARD EACH OTHER ON
BOTH SIDES. THE CORNER POSTS SHOULD BE PLACED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER FORT SUPPORTS, AND REST
FLUSH AGAINST THE ANGLED END OF THE LADDER AND ROCK WALL ASSEMBLIES. THE HOLES AT THE BOTTOM
SHOULD BE LINED UP WITH THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLE OF THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT, AND THE T-NUTS ON THE HOLES
SHOULD FACE EACH OTHER ON THE INSIDE OF THE FORT.
3: INSTALL THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16 X 4" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.
4: DO NOT INSTALL ANY LAG SCREWS AT THIS TIME.
2
3
1
4
T-NUT FACING
INSIDE OF FORT
INNER FORT
SUPPORT
REMOVED FOR
ASSEMBLY
CLARIFICATION
PURPOSES.
4 X 4 X 40-1/2"
CORNER POST
5/16 X 4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" WASHER
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STEP 11: ATTACHING THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE
SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL
1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 120" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL. NOTE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL AND
THE SIDE RAIL. THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WILL HAVE THREE MORE COUNTER SUNK HOLES ON ONE SIDE THAN THE
SIDE RAIL.
2: FIND THE SWING BEAM PLATE. NOTICE THE TWO SQUARE HOLES ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
3: PLACE THE SWING BEAM PLATE ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL AND LINE UP THE THREE HOLES ON THE
PLATE WITH THE THREE HOLES ON THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL. MAKE SURE THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ARE ON THE
OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
4: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WITH TWO 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE
SQUARE NECK OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT WILL FIT INSIDE THE SQUARE HOLES OF THE SWING BEAM PLATE. NO
WASHER IS NEEDED.
5: FINISH INSTALLING THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WITH 3/8" WASHERS, AND 3/8" LOCK
NUTS. INSTALL BOLT CAPS OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS.
3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT
4 X 4 X 120"
SWING BEAM
SIDE RAIL
SWING BEAM PLATE
W/SQUARE HOLE
3/8" WASHER
3/8" LOCK NUT
BOLT CAP
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STEP 12: ATTACHING THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL
1: FIND TWO TORQUE WASHERS. PLACE A 7" CARRIAGE BOLT INSIDE THE TORQUE WASHER. PLACE THE TORQUE
WASHER/CARRIAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY INTO THE HOLES OF THE CORNER POST SO THAT THE HEAD OF THE CARRIAGE
BOLT IS INSIDE OF THE FORT.
2: TAKE THE 4 X 4 X 120" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WITH THE SWING BEAM PLATE AND LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES IN THE
CORNER POSTS WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL. PUSH THE CARRIAGE BOLTS THROUGH THE HOLES
IN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL.
3: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL TO THE FORT WITH 3/8" HEX NUTS AND 3/8" WASHERS. COVER ANY
EXPOSED THREADS WITH BOLT COVERS.
BOLT CAP
3/8" LOCK NUT
TORQUE WASHER
3/8" WASHER
7" CARRIAGE BOLT
4 X 4 X 120"
SWING BEAM
SIDE RAIL
DETAIL A
A
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STEP 13: ATTACHING THE SIDE RAIL
1: TAKE THE 4 X 4 X 120" SIDE RAIL AND LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS WITH THE HOLES IN THE
SIDE RAIL.
2: FASTEN THE SIDE RAIL TO THE FORT WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS INTO THE T-NUTS OF THE
CORNER POSTS.
4 X 4 X 120"
SIDE RAIL
5/16" WASHER
5/16 X 7"
HEX BOLT
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STEP 14: ATTACHING THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AND
THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT
1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 88" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AND LAY IT ON TOP OF THE SIDE RAIL AND THE SWING BEAM SIDE
RAIL ON THE LADDER SIDE OF THE FORT.
2: LINE UP THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT WITH THE HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS AND
ATTACH WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS WITH 5/16" WASHERS. THE THREE HOLES ON THE END OF THE ROPE LADDER
SUPPORT SHOULD BE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SWING BEAM PLATE BEFORE INSTALLING.
3: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 55" ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT AND LAY IT ON TOP OF THE SIDE RAIL AND THE SWING BEAM
SIDE RAIL ON THE ROCK WALL SIDE OF THE FORT.
4: LINE UP THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES OF THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT WITH THE HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS
AND ATTACH WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS WITH 5/16" WASHERS.
4 X 4 X 55"
ROCK WALL
ROPE SUPPORT
5/16 X 6"
HEX BOLT
5/16" WASHER
4 X 4 X 88"
ROPE LADDER
SUPPORT
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STEP 15: INSTALLING LAG SCREWS
1: MAKE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS LEVEL AND SQUARE.
2: STARTING AT THE INNER AND OUTER FORT SUPPORTS, USE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS IN THE
EMPTY HOLES ON THE 2 X 6 PARTS TO SECURE THE BASE OF THE FORT.
3: THE UPPER PART OF THE FORT NEEDS TO BE SECURED WITH 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS IN THE
EMPTY HOLES OF THE 4 X 4 PARTS.
3/8" x 5"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
3/8" x 5"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
(NOTE: SCREW
GOING UPWARDS
IS HIDDEN)
3/8" x 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
3/8" x 5"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
3/8" x 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
3/8" x 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
3/8" x 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
3/8" x 5"
LAG SCREW
WITH 3/8"
WASHER
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STEP 16: INSTALLING ROCK WALL BOARDS
1: FIND ELEVEN 5/4 X 6 X 48" ROCK WALL BOARDS.
2: LAY THE ROCK WALL BOARDS ACROSS THE ROCK WALL SIDES.
3: ATTACH THE ROCKS WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER END.
4: THE FINAL BOARD WILL BE THE 5/4 X 6 X 48" BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD WITH ONE HOLE IN THE CENTER. IT
WILL ATTACH IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE OTHER ROCK WALL BOARDS.
5: AFTER ASSEMBLY, YOUR ROCK WALL MAY HAVE A GAP AT THE BOTTOM. THIS IS NORMAL DUE TO MILLING
VARIANCES AND WOOD SHRINKAGE.
2" WOOD SCREW
5/4 X 6 X 48"
ROCK WALL BOARD
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STEP 17: INSTALLING TARP BOARDS
1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 54-1/2" TARP BOARDS.
2: CENTER THE BOARD ACROSS THE ENDS OF THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL AND THE SIDE RAIL.
3: ATTACH THE TARP BOARDS WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.
4: REPEAT THIS PROCESS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FORT.
2 X 4 X 54-1/2"
TARP BOARD
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
3/8" WASHER
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STEP 18: DECK
1: FIND NINE 2 X 6 X 50-3/4" DECK BOARDS.
2: LAY THE DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS, BETWEEN THE BOTTOM AND REAR BOTTOM PANEL
BOARDS, AND INSIDE THE AREA BETWEEN THE CORNER POSTS.
3: FIND FOUR 2 X 6 X 41-1/4" DECK SPACERS.
4: LAY TWO DECK SPACERS ACROSS THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS ON THE LADDER AND ROCK WALL SIDES OF THE
FORT.
5: MAKE SURE THAT ALL BOARDS ARE EVENLY SPACED ACROSS THE DECK AND ATTACH THE DECK BOARDS AND
DECK SPACERS TO THE FORT WITH TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS PER SIDE.
MAKE SURE ALL BOARDS ARE EVENLY SPACED
ACROSS THE DECK BEFORE SECURING
2-1/2" WOOD SCREW
2 X 6 X 50-3/4""
DECK BOARD
2 X 6 X 41-1/4"
DECK SPACER
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STEP 19: INSTALLING THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS
1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 58" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.
2: LAY THE BOARD ACROSS THE DECK ON THE SWING BEAM SIDE OF THE FORT, CENTERED BETWEEN THE TWO
CORNER POSTS.
3: ATTACH THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.
4: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 30-3/4" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.
5: LAY THE BOARD ACROSS THE DECK ON THE FRONT OF THE FORT, FLUSH WITH THE OUTSIDE OF THE TWO
CORNER POSTS.
6: ATTACH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
2 X 4 X 58"
REAR BOTTOM
PANEL BOARD
2 X 4 X 30-3/4"
BOTTOM
PANEL BOARD
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
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STEP 20: CENTER POSTS
1: TAKE THE 4 X 4 X 70" CENTER POSTS, AND LINE UP THE HOLE IN THE POSTS WITH THE THROUGH HOLE IN THE SIDE
RAILS. TAKE NOTE THAT THE HOLE IN THE CENTER POST IS NOT ON CENTER, AND THE SHORTER END OF THE POST
WILL FACE DOWN.
2: WHEN THE CENTER POST IS LINED UP PROPERLY, INSTALL A 5/16" T-NUT INTO THE HOLE IN THE CENTER POSTS.
3: FASTEN THE CENTER POSTS TO THE FORT WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS THROUGH THE SIDE
RAILS, AND INTO THE T-NUTS OF THE CENTER POSTS.
4: MAKE SURE THAT THE CENTER POSTS ARE SQUARE AND LEVEL, AND FASTEN TO THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS
WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.
5: UNDERNEATH THE DECK ATTACH THE DECK BOARD TO THE BOTTOM OF EACH CENTER POST WITH TWO 3"
WOOD SCREWS
5/16" T-NUT
4 X 4 X 70"
CENTER POST
4 X 4 X 70"
CENTER POST
5/16 X 6"
HEX BOLT
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
AND WASHER
5/16" WASHER
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
3" WOOD SCREW
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STEP 21: CENTER TARP BOARD
1: TAKE THE 2 X 4 X 48" CENTER TARP BOARD AND CENTER IT ACROSS THE FRONT AND REAR CENTER POSTS.
2: ATTACH THE CENTER TARP BOARD TO THE FRONT AND REAR CENTER POSTS WITH TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS
PER END.
2 X 4 X 48"
CENTER TARP
BOARD
2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS
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STEP 22: PANEL SLATS
1: FIND NINE 5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS, AND ARRANGE THEM SO THAT SIX OF THEM ARE EVENLY SPACED
ACROSS THE SWING BEAM SIDE OF THE FORT, AND THREE OF THEM ARE EVENLY SPACED ALONG THE OPENING
ON THE ROCK WALL SIDE ON THE FRONT OF THE FORT. LEAVE OFF THREE PANEL SLATS (SEE BELOW) IF YOUR
PLAYSET COMES WITH MONKEY BARS.
2: ATTACH THE PANEL SLATS WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER END.
2" WOOD SCREW
5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2"
PANEL SLAT
NOTE: IF YOUR PLAYSET COMES WITH MONKEY
BARS THEN LEAVE THESE PANEL SLATS OFF.
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STEP 23: CENTER DECK SUPPORTS
1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 70" TIRE SWING SUPPORT, AND ARRANGE EVENLY UNDERNEATH THE DECK.
2: ATTACH THE TIRE SWING SUPPORT WITH A 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW AND A 3/8" WASHER THROUGH THE LADDER
CENTER. FROM THE TOP, ADD TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE DECK BOARDS, INTO THE CENTER DECK
SUPPORT.
3: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 58" ROCK WALL SUPPORT BOARD, AND CENTER IT ON THE BACK OF THE ROCK WALL. MAKE
SURE THAT THE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD IS NOT OBSTRUCTED BY THE ROCK WALL SUPPORT
BOARD.
4: THE ROCK WALL SUPPORT BOARD WILL ATTACH TO THE ROCK WALL WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER END,
AND AN ADDITIONAL 2" WOOD SCREW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROCK WALL SUPPORT BOARD AT EACH ROCK
WALL BOARD. FROM THE FRONT OF THE ROCK WALL, ADD TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE ROCK WALL
BOARDS, INTO THE ROCK WALL SUPPORT BOARD.
3/8" WASHER
3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW
SEE IMAGE BELOW FOR LOCATION OF THE CENTER
DECK SUPPORT
2 X 4 X 58"
ROCK WALL
SUPPORT BOARD
USE 2" WOOD SCREWS
WHEN INSTALLING
THIS BOARD
4 X 4 X 70"
TIRE SWING SUPPORT
VIEW FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FORT
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STEP 24: IRON DUCTILES
1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILES WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM.
2: FASTEN THE IRON DUCTILES TO THE SWING BEAM USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP
OF THE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS AND WASHERS ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE GREEN BOLT CAPS OVER
EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.
4 X 6 X 108"
SWING BEAM
7" CARRIAGE BOLT
TORQUE WASHER
3/8" WASHER
3/8" LOCK NUT
IRON DUCTILE
BOLT CAP
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STEP 25: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET
1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 108" SWING LEGS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET.
2: FASTEN THE SWING LEGS TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.
SWING LEG BRACKET
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
3/8" WASHER
SWING LEGS FLUSH
TO TOP OF SWING
LEG BRACKET
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STEP 26: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT
*TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP
1: LAY THE SWING BEAM ACROSS THE FORT AND POSITION THE LEGS UNDERNEATH THE END OF THE BEAM.
2: LINE UP THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES AND REST THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT PLATE AND
SWING LEGS. MAKE SURE THE IRON DUCTILES ARE FACING DOWN.
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STEP 27: ATTACHING SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS
1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM LEG BRACKET USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE
WASHERS ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS UNDERNEATH.
2: USE A 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW AND 3/8" WASHER IN THE MIDDLE HOLE OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET.
3: PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.
7" CARRIAGE BOLT
TORQUE WASHER
3/8" WASHER
3/8" LOCK NUT
BOLT CAP
3/8 X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
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STEP 28: ATTACHING THE SWING BEAM TO THE FORT
*AN EXTRA PERSON IS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP
1: AFTER THE LEGS ARE ATTACHED, HAVE ONE PERSON ON THE GROUND PICK UP THE SWING BEAM BY THE LEGS,
AND ANOTHER PERSON PICK UP THE SWING BEAM FROM INSIDE THE FORT AND WALK OUT THE SWING BEAM.
2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLE ON THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLE ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
3: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE AND SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING A 9" CARRIAGE BOLT
WITH A TORQUE WASHER ON TOP AND A 3/8" LOCK NUT AND WASHER ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE A GREEN BOLT
CAP OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.
4: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE FROM UNDERNEATH WITH A 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW
AND A 3/8" WASHER.
9" CARRIAGE BOLT
TORQUE WASHER
3/8" WASHER
3/8" X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
3/8" WASHER
3/8" LOCK NUT
BOLT CAP
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STEP 29: LEVEL THE SWING BEAM
1: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND ADJUST THE LEGS IN OR OUT AS NEEDED
TO MAKE THE SWING BEAM LEVEL.
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STEP 30: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER
1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 70" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING BEAM LEGS.
2: LEVEL THE CROSS-MEMBER, AND FASTEN TO THE SWING LEGS WITH 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS
AND 3/8" WASHERS.
2 X 4 X 70"
SWING LEG
CROSS-MEMBER
3/8" WASHER
3/8" X 3-1/2"
LAG SCREW
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STEP 31: TIRE SWING
1: CENTER THE TIRE SWING SWIVEL ON THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT.
2: MARK THE LOCATION OF THE HOLES IN THE SWIVEL WITH A PENCIL, AND WITH A 3/8" DRILL BIT, DRILL HOLES
THROUGH THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT AND DECK BOARD.
3: USE A 5-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT TO CLEAR OUT ANY DEBRIS LEFT OVER FROM DRILLING, MATE WITH A TORQUE
WASHER AND SET THE TORQUE WASHER ON TOP OF THE DECK WITH A HAMMER.
4: PLACE THE TIRE SWIVEL ON THE TWO CARRIAGE BOLTS, AND FASTEN WITH 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS.
COVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS WITH BOLT CAPS.
5-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT
TORQUE WASHER
TIRE SWIVEL
3/8" WASHER
3/8" LOCK NUT
BOLT CAP
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STEP 32: INSTALLING THE ROCKS
1: THE ROCKS SHOULD FOLLOW THE GENERAL STAGGERED LAYOUT SHOWN BELOW. HOWEVER, A DIFFERENT
CONFIGURATION CAN BE USED.
2: THE ROCKS INCLUDED IN YOUR PLAYSET MAY VARY, IN ANY CASE, THE 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH
WASHERS WILL BE USED TO ATTACH THE ROCKS.
ROCKS
1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW
WITH WASHER
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STEP 33: CLIMBING ROPE
1: THREAD ONE END OF THE ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE ABOVE THE ROCK WALL. TIE A SECURE KNOT ON THE
INSIDE OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD. ADD KNOTS IN ROPE TO AID IN CLIMBING. SET KNOTS ACCORDING TO YOUR
CHILD'S NEEDS. 2-3 KNOTS SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT.
2: THREAD THE OTHER END OF THE ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD. PULL THE
ROPE TIGHT AND TIE A SECURE KNOT BEHIND THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD.
3: WRAP ROPE AROUND YOUR HAND TO TEST FOR LOOSENESS AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
TIE KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE
GRAB THE ROPE AND ATTEMPT TO
WRAP IT AROUND YOUR HAND. IF
IT WRAPS AROUND YOUR HAND IT
IS TOO LOOSE. UNTIE ONE END
AND THEN RETIE IT UNTIL IT NO
LONGER WRAPS AROUND YOUR
HAND.
TIE KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE
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STEP 34: ROPE LADDER ASSEMBLY
1: FIND THE THREE ROPE LADDER ROPES OF EQUAL LENGTH. MEASURE 30" FROM ONE SIDE OF
EACH PIECE OF ROPE AND MAKE A MARK AT THIS LOCATION.
2: TIE A KNOT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROPE THAT IS JUST ABOVE THE MARK THAT WAS
MADE ON THE ROPE (SEE BELOW).
3: THREAD THE ROPE THROUGH THE HOLES OF THE 2 X 4 ROPE LADDER RUNG. YOU MAY NEED
TO TWIST THE ROPE TO GET IT THROUGH.
TIE KNOT JUST ABOVE THE MARK AT 30"
MARK THE LOCATION AT 30"
4: MEASURE 19" FROM THE TOP OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNG ON THE ROPE AND MARK THIS
LOCATION. MAKE SURE THE BOARD IS RESTING AGAINST THE PREVIOUS KNOT THAT WAS TIED
WHEN MEASURING.
5: TIE A KNOT BELOW THE MARK THAT WAS MADE AND THREAD THE ROPE THROUGH THE
HOLES IN THE NEXT ROPE LADDER RUNG. THERE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY A 10" GAP
BETWEEN THE BOARDS.
6: CONTINUE THIS PROCESS UP THE ROPE, AND WHEN THE LAST BOARD HAS BEEN PLACED, TIE
A KNOT DIRECTLY ABOVE IT. THE LAST BOARD TIED WILL BE THE TOP OF THE ROPE LADDER.
AFTER THE LAST BOARD IS
PLACED ON THE ROPE
LADDER ASSEMBLY, TIE A
KNOT DIRECTLY ABOVE
THE LAST BOARD
THERE SHOULD BE
APPROXIMATELY
10" BETWEEN THE
ROPE LADDER
RUNGS
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STEP 35: INSTALLING THE ROPE LADDER
1: UNROLL THE ROPE LADDER ASSEMBLY. LOOK FOR THE BOARD THAT HAS KNOTS TIED ABOVE AND BELOW THE
ROPE LADDER STEP. THIS WILL BE THE TOP OF THE ROPE LADDER.
2: THREAD THE TOP OF THE ROPE LADDER THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT, AND TIE A SECURE
KNOT.
3: THREAD THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER, AND TIE A
SECURE KNOT.
4: MAKE SURE THE ROPE LADDER ROPES WILL NOT LOOP AROUND YOUR HAND.
TIE A KNOT BEHIND THIS
BOARD
GRAB EACH ROPE AND ATTEMPT
TO WRAP IT AROUND YOUR
HAND. IF IT WRAPS AROUND
YOUR HAND IT IS TOO LOOSE.
UNTIE ONE END AND THEN RETIE
IT UNTIL IT NO LONGER WRAPS
AROUND YOUR HAND.
TIE A KNOT BEHIND THIS
BOARD
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STEP 36: INSTALLING THE SLIDE
1: PLACE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. LAY THE SLIDE ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP
EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK.
2: THE FLARED END OF THE SLIDE WILL REST AGAINST THE DECK BOARDS.
3: ATTACH THE SLIDE TO THE DECK WITH 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS.
*DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN*
1-1/4" PAN
HEAD SCREW
*DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN*
WAVE SLIDE
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STEP 37: TARP
1: LAY TARP ACROSS TARP BOARDS, MAKE SURE HEM SIDE IS DOWN.
2: CENTER TARP ON BOARDS AND BEGIN WITH THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE CORNER. PLACE ONE 1-1/4" PAN HEAD
SCREW INTO THE GROMMET.
3: PULL THE TARP TIGHT AND SCREW IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE CORNER.
4: NOW THE NEXT RIGHT SIDE GROMMET WILL RECEIVE A SCREW, THEN THE SAME GROMMET ON THE OPPOSITE
SIDE (LEFT SIDE).
5: ESSENTIALLY, WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS ALTERNATING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, FROM THE FRONT OF THE FORT
MOVING BACK, TO KEEP THE TARP TIGHT AND WRINKLE-FREE.
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STEP 38: STEERING WHEEL
1: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL.
2: USE THE HARDWARE INCLUDED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOUNT THE STEERING WHEEL
TO THE REAR CENTER POST. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE LAG SCREW INTO THE STEERING
WHEEL, OR IT WILL NOT TURN.
3: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL CAP OVER THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
REAR CENTER POST
SWING BEAM
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
INCLUDED HARDWARE
STEERING WHEEL CAP
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STEP 39: TELESCOPE
1: WITH THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TELESCOPE BAG, FASTEN ONE OF THE CIRCLE TELESCOPE
BRACKETS ONTO THE SIDE RAIL, ABOVE THE FRONT WALL PANELS CLOSEST TO THE ROCK WALL SIDE OF THE FORT.
2: PLACE THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESCOPE BRACKET.
3: FASTEN THE REMAINING TELESCOPE BRACKET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE THAT THE FIRST TELESCOPE BRACKET WAS
INSTALLED ON WITH 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
1-1/4" WOOD SCREW
TELESCOPE
TELESCOPE
BRACKET
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STEP 40: SAFETY HANDLES
1: FIND THE FOUR SAFETY HANDLES.
2: PLACE THE SAFETY HANDLE JUST ABOVE THE ROCK WALL OPENING, AND INSTALL WITH 1-1/4" PANHEAD
SCREWS AND WASHERS.
3: REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE LADDER SIDE OF THE FORT.
SAFETY HANDLE
1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW
AND WASHER
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STEP 41: HANGING SWINGS
1: CLIP EACH OF THE SPRING CLIPS ONTO THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS, THEN CLIP ONTO THE SWING
CHAINS.
2: USE THE CLIPS TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SWING BY CLIPPING ON HIGHER OR LOWER LINKS.
3: COUNT BACK THE SAME NUMBER OF LINKS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO ENSURE THAT THE SWING IS LEVEL, AND
ADJUST TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.
G
IRON DUCTILE
SPRING CLIP
SWING CHAIN
DETAIL G
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STEP 42: HANGING THE TIRE SWING
1: HANG THE THREE SPRING CLIPS FROM THE TIRE SWIVEL.
2: HANG ONE OF THE CHAINS IN ONE OF THE SPRING CLIPS AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT.
3: CONTINUE THE PROCESS WITH THE REMAINING CHAINS, MAKING SURE THAT THE TIRE SWING IS LEVEL WHEN
FINISHED.
4: ANY EXCESS LENGTH OF CHAIN CAN BE LOOPED BACK AND HUNG MULTIPLE TIMES TO PREVENT THE EXCESS
FROM HANGING DOWN AND CREATING A HAZARD.
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STEP 43: TIC TAC TOE PANEL
1: ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE PANEL ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX. IGNORE STEP 6 & 7 IN
THE INSTRUCTIONS.
2: ATTACH THE TWO 1-3/8" X 1-5/8" X 10-1/2"L TIC TAC TOE BOARDS TO THE GREEN PLASTIC BRACKETS WITH
THE 1"L PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TIC TAC TOE BOX. IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TIC TAC
TOE BOARD IS MOUNTED TO THE GREEN BRACKET OBSERVING THE 1-5/8" DIMENSION SHOWN BELOW.
3: PLACE THE UNIT ON THE PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN.
4: MOUNT THE LOWER TIC TAC TOE BOARD 4" ABOVE THE DECK. ATTACH THE TIC TAC TOE BOARDS TO THE PANEL
SLATS FROM OUTSIDE THE FORT WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.
A
1-3/8" X 1-5/8" X 10-1/2"
TIC TAC TOE BOARD
1-5/8"
GREEN
BRACKET
GREEN
BRACKET
4"
DETAIL A
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STEP 44: NAME PLATE
1: ATTACH THE MANUFACTURER NAME PLATE CENTERED ON THE FRONT OF YOUR SWING
BEAM WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS.
PLACE NAME PLATE
HERE AND ATTACH.
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STEP 45: FLAG KITS
1: INSTALL THE FLAG KITS IN THE DESIRED LOCATION ON YOUR PLAY SET. THE RECOMMENDED
LOCATION IS ON THE CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. ATTACH THE FLAG KITS WITH
THE HARDWARE PROVIDED.
FLAG
FLAG
A
FLAG
ATTACH WITH PHILLIPS
PAN HEAD SCREWS
PROVIDED WITH THE
FLAGS.
DETAIL A
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STEP 46: GROUND STAKES
1: PLACE THE GROUND STAKES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SWING LEGS AS SHOWN BELOW.
2: HAMMER EACH GROUND STAKE IN AT AN ANGLE SIMILAR TO WHAT IS SHOWN. USE CAUTION
WHEN HAMMERING SO THAT YOU DO NOT MAR THE WOOD. LEAVE THE TOP PORTION OF THE
GROUND STAKE ABOVE THE GROUND FAR ENOUGH SO THAT YOU CAN STILL GET THE SCREW
INTO THE HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE STAKE.
3: SECURE EACH STAKE TO THE SWING LEGS WITH THE SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE STAKES.
SWING LEGS
B
GROUND STAKES
SWING LEG
SCREW THAT COMES WITH
GROUND STAKE
GROUND STAKE
DETAIL B
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